4) Don’t forget that through 12/31/2016, you will get double the rewards by shopping at small businesses and paying with your American Express card. Plastiq (my referral link) registers as a small business, though Amex SPG cards reportedly don’t work.

5) Purchase SPG points and get up to 50% off. Details here I wouldn’t do it speculatively, as I don’t value SPG points at more than 1.75 cents apiece, and probably closer to 1.5 cents. But it can be a great deal if you need to top off an account for a specific redemption. You may want to read my post on Marriott/SPG merger for other ideas.

6) As I’ve predicted in this post, 45,000 points’ offer on Wyndham card recently went the way of dinosaurs. The best offer is now 30,000 points, annual fee of $75 is NOT waived. Here is direct link. I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to get it unless I needed two nights at an expensive city like New York or Chicago. It could also make sense to apply for this offer if you need lots of Cash+Points stays.

7) Join Southwest Rapid Rewards program before December 3rd, and you will get 250 points free just for signing up. Here is my referral link, thanks in advance if you choose to use it!

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Author: Leana

Leana is the owner and founder of Miles For Family. She enjoys beach vacations and visiting her family in Europe. Originally from Belarus, Leana resides in central Florida with her husband and two children.